Senate Bill 1895 aims to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the termination of utility services. It introduces a new part under Title 65, Chapter 32, which defines "utility" to include entities regulated by the Tennessee board of utility regulation, cooperatives, and county or municipality-owned utilities that provide essential services such as electric, natural gas, or water and wastewater. The bill mandates that utilities must provide written notice of service termination to both the customer on record and the property owner, if different. It also establishes a protocol for sanctions against utilities that fail to comply with these notification requirements, with different enforcement mechanisms depending on the type of utility.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in Section 65-32-102 by changing "This chapter shall only apply" to "Part 1 of this chapter applies only," clarifying the applicability of the chapter. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, emphasizing the importance of proper notification in the termination of utility services to protect consumers and property owners.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 65-32-102